The Shipbuilders
Synopsis
A patriotic, cinematic salvo, this wartime production tells the story of the owner of a shipbuilding company doing his best to contribute to the British fleet. War is good for business, but what will happen once the war is won? It was based on a novel by George Blake.
Top Cast
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Clive Brook
Leslie Pagan
Morland Graham
Danny Shields
Nell Ballantyne
Mrs. Shields
Finlay Currie
McWain
Maudie Edwards
Lizzie
Geoffrey Hibbert
Peter Shields
Allan Jeayes
Ralph
Moira Lister
Rita
Frederick Leister
Mr. Villier
Gus McNaughton
Jim
Ian Sadler
John Turnbull
Baird
Bertram Wallis
Caven Watson
James Woodburn
Pagan Sr.
Beckett Bould
Peter Menzies
Patric Curwen
Michael Gainsborough
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Baxter
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon Wellesley
- Original Score
- Kennedy Russell
- Original Title
- The Shipbuilders
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- British National Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Baxter
Gordon Wellesley
Kennedy Russell
James Wilson
Alan Osbiston
John Baxter
Department Leadership Roster
Kennedy Russell
Original Music Composer
John Baxter
Director
Gordon Wellesley
Screenplay
John Baxter
Producer
James Wilson
Director of Photography
Alan Osbiston
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shipbuilders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Shipbuilders about?
A patriotic, cinematic salvo, this wartime production tells the story of the owner of a shipbuilding company doing his best to contribute to the British fleet. War is good for business, but what will happen once the war is won? It was based on a novel by George Blake.
Who directed The Shipbuilders?
The Shipbuilders was directed by John Baxter.
Who stars in The Shipbuilders?
The principal cast of The Shipbuilders includes Clive Brook, Morland Graham, Nell Ballantyne, Finlay Currie, Maudie Edwards.
When was The Shipbuilders released and how long is it?
The Shipbuilders was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shipbuilders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shipbuilders was composed by Kennedy Russell.